Admission Requirements

 

  1. Applicants to the “Forensic Science” concentration should hold a BA or BS degree in biology or chemistry from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

 

  1. Applicants to the “General Forensics” concentration should hold a BA or BS degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.000 and have taken an introductory undergraduate course in biology or chemistry.

 

  1. Applicants should submit the followings materials:

 

                        A completed GMU graduate application (on-line application is preferable)

                        Two copies of official transcripts from each institution of higher learning attended

                        Resume

                        Virginia Domicile Classification form

                        TOEFL (foreign nationals)

                        A check for $60 payable to George Mason University

 

Note that GRE scores and letters of recommendation are not required.

 

  1. Students may not pursue this certificate concurrently with any other graduate degree program or certificate program offered by COS because this certificate program will charge students at a differential (premium) tuition rate. However, students enrolled in academic programs outside COS may enroll in this certificate program concurrently.